RC Vannes has done it, finally! Friday evening, the Bretons qualified for the first Pro D2 final in their history, beating Béziers (27-21). Relive the historic evening in images, which ended with an invasion of La Rabine’s field.
The liberating joy of the entire Vannes clan, at the final whistle. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
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The liberating joy of the entire Vannes clan, at the final whistle. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Friday May 31, La Rabine experienced an evening like she had never experienced before. After a suspenseful end to the match, the Vannes stadium ended up exploding, and celebrated with dignity the historic qualification of its RC Vannes, against the twirling Biterrois (27-21). An invasion of land as a bonus.
WATCH ALSO. IN IMAGES, IN PICTURES. Vannes dreamed it, the RCV did it: we are in the final!
Phil Kite, seated, seems not to be able to believe it: he was playing his fourth semi-final with Vannes on Friday evening. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Phil Kite, seated, seems not to be able to believe it: he was playing his fourth semi-final with Vannes on Friday evening. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Francisco Gorrissen is the first captain of RC Vannes to take the club to the final. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Francisco Gorrissen is the first captain of RC Vannes to take the club to the final. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
The joy of Paul Surano, who arrived this season in Vannes. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
The joy of Paul Surano, who arrived this season in Vannes. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Jo Edwards is exultant, he will experience his first Pro D2 final. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Jo Edwards is exultant, he will experience his first Pro D2 final. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Mattéo Desjeux can smile! | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Mattéo Desjeux can smile! | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Léon Boulier, who had not played since February, savored the moment with the supporters. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Léon Boulier, who had not played since February, savored the moment with the supporters. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
Juan Bautista Pedemonte with the Vannes supporters in the middle of the field. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
Juan Bautista Pedemonte with the Vannes supporters in the middle of the field. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
The land invasion of La Rabine. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
The land invasion of La Rabine. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
The joy of RCV president Olivier Cloarec. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCEView full screen
The joy of RCV president Olivier Cloarec. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
